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Effect of Plant Essential Oil Formulations on Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 (Gennadius) and Its Parasitoid Eretmocerus hayati (Zolnerowich and Rose)

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Hassan, E., Obaidoon, Y., Mostafiz, M. M. and Senior, L. J. (2023) Effect of Plant Essential Oil Formulations on Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 (Gennadius) and Its Parasitoid Eretmocerus hayati (Zolnerowich and Rose). Plants, 12 (24). p. 4137. ISSN 2223-7747

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12244137

Publisher URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/24/4137

Abstract

Silverleaf whitefly (SLW), Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), consists of genetically diverse species known to cause significant destruction in many crops around the world. Nowadays, synthetic insecticides are a key component in the management of this pest. However, they also come with disadvantages, such as environmental pollution, pest resistance and recurrence, and toxicity to pollinators and natural enemies. Essential oils from aromatic plants and biocontrol agents may provide a new and safe alternative to synthetic chemicals. In this study, we assessed the lethal impact of three new plant essential oil formulations (referred to as F1, F2, and F3) against the developmental stages of B. tabaci and its parasitoid Eretmocerus hayati (Zolnerowich and Rose) (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). The tested formulations consisted of combinations of mustard oil and different surfactants. The formulations were effective against the eggs and nymphal stages of B. tabaci. At the highest concentration assessed (1.23%), F1 was the most effective formulation against the eggs, resulting in 85% mortality, whereas F2 was most effective against the nymphs (92.5% and 88.3% mortality for the young and old nymphs, respectively). However, adult mortality rates were below 40% for all the tested formulations. The range of median lethal concentration (LC50) values was between 0.65 and 1.05% for B. tabaci. The side effects of the three formulations were assessed against E. hayati, treated as parasitized nymphs of B. tabaci. At the highest tested concentration (1.23%), F2 and F3 resulted in 80% and 70% mortality of the parasitoids, respectively (classified as moderately or slightly harmful according to the IOBC), whereas F1 resulted in 17.5% mortality. As F1 was effective against SLW with minimal effects on the parasitoid, it is the most suitable formulation of those tested for use in an integrated pest management (IPM) program targeting the younger life stages of B. tabaci.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland
Business groups:Horticulture and Forestry Science
Keywords:silverleaf whitefly; parasitoid; essential oil formulations; environmentally friendly insecticides; sustainable agriculture
Subjects:Science > Entomology
Science > Invasive Species > Plants > Biological control
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Special aspects of agriculture as a whole > Sustainable agriculture
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Agriculture and the environment
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Conservation of natural resources
Plant culture
Plant pests and diseases > Economic entomology
Live Archive:05 Mar 2024 23:58
Last Modified:05 Mar 2024 23:58

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